Foundation Doctor (FY1/FY2) · City comparison · 2026
Aberdeen vs Leeds
Leeds wins on purchasing power. Leeds foundation doctor (fy1/fy2)s have £157/month more disposable income after rent than their Aberdeen counterparts.
Aberdeen salary
£37,068
£2,510/mo take-home
Leeds salary
£37,068
£2,517/mo take-home
Leeds wins by
+£157
per month after rent
Winner on purchasing power
Leeds
After paying rent, a foundation doctor (fy1/fy2) in Leeds retains £157/month more than in Aberdeen — that's £1,884/year extra in purchasing power.
+£157
per month
Aberdeen
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Gross salary
£37,068
Net monthly
£2,510
Rent (1-bed)
£1,050
Rent-to-income
42% — Stretched
After rent
£1,460
Leeds
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Gross salary
£37,068
Net monthly
£2,517
Rent (1-bed)
£900
Rent-to-income
36% — Stretched
After rent
£1,617
Cost-of-living equivalence
Based on a cost-of-living index of 73 for Aberdeen and 66 for Leeds, a salary of £37,068 in Aberdeen delivers equivalent purchasing power to £33,500 in Leeds.
Aberdeen £37,068 ≈
£33,500
in Leeds
Income retention after all essentials
% of net monthly pay remaining after rent, transport, council tax and groceries
Aberdeen
33%
Leeds
41%
Everyday costs
Estimated typical prices · scaled from Numbeo 2025
Cappuccino
Aberdeen
£2.77
Leeds
£2.51
Transit (single trip)
Aberdeen
£1.43
Leeds
£1.55
Gym membership
Aberdeen
£40/mo
Leeds
£36/mo
Cinema ticket
Aberdeen
£11.68
Leeds
£10.56
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Frequently asked questions
Does a foundation doctor (fy1/fy2) earn more in Aberdeen or Leeds? +
Aberdeen pays a median £37,068 vs £37,068 in Leeds
— a gross difference of £0.
However, after accounting for rent and living costs, Leeds professionals
have £157/month more disposable income, making it the stronger city in real terms.
What is the take-home pay for a foundation doctor (fy1/fy2) in Aberdeen vs Leeds? +
In Aberdeen: gross £37,068 → £2,510/month net take-home.
In Leeds: gross £37,068 → £2,517/month net take-home.
After paying median 1-bed rent, Aberdeen leaves £1,460/month
vs Leeds's £1,617/month.
What salary in Leeds matches Aberdeen purchasing power? +
Approximately £33,500 in Leeds delivers equivalent purchasing power to
£37,068 in Aberdeen, based on a cost-of-living index of
73 (Aberdeen) vs 66 (Leeds).
Is Aberdeen or Leeds cheaper to live in? +
Leeds is cheaper overall, with a cost-of-living index of 66 vs 73 for Aberdeen (London = 100).
Rent in Aberdeen averages £1,050/month (1-bed)
vs £900/month in Leeds.
What is the rent-to-income ratio for a foundation doctor (fy1/fy2) in Aberdeen? +
A foundation doctor (fy1/fy2) in Aberdeen earning £37,068 takes home
£2,510/month. With median 1-bed rent of £1,050/month,
the rent-to-income ratio is 42%
(stretched).
In Leeds the equivalent ratio is 36%.